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Mascot Records marks its 35th anniversary in 2025 with a dynamic rebrand and fresh visual identity, reflecting a future-focused A&R strategy that's redefining rock and metal for a new generation.

Since 1990, Mascot has been home to heavy-hitters and breakout talent alike. Over the past three years, the label has surged forward with acclaimed releases from rising stars like Conquer Divide, Calva Louise, Dragged Under and Any Given Sin, alongside established titans such as Black Stone Cherry, P.O.D., 10 Years and seen the return of Dinosaur Pile-Up.

We’re still 100% independent after 35 years, and the energy within the team has never been stronger,” saysEd van Zijl, Founder and CEO of Mascot. “Our roots are in rock and metal, and while we’ve evolved over the years, the guitar remains at the center of everything we do. With digital now leading the way, we’ve restructured, rebranded, and doubled down on what we believe in most—great music with real impact.”

2025 saw UK alt-rock heroes Dinosaur Pile-Up return after six-years with I’ve Felt Better, their first release on Mascot. Following a run of sold-out UK shows, they’re now headed across the U.S. with A Day to Remember and Yellowcard and will play on Shiprocked 2026.

Genre-blending Danish-Swedish outfit VOLA are a breakout success story. Since their 2018 debut, they’ve racked up over 115m streams, toured across Europe, the Americas, and now set sights on Australia in 2026.

Fresh sounds are at the label’s core.  Venezuela/New Zealand/France genre-melding metallers Calva Louise’s explosive Edge of the Abyss has broken them into the mainstream with major radio support and millions of streams across Europe. They continue to tour both Europe and the US.

10 Years continue their streaming dominance with over 1.6 billion global streams. Their Inner Darkness EP has surpassed 45 million streams, while their new Florence + The Machine cover, “No Light, No Light,” kicked off their 20th Anniversary ‘Autumn Effect’ Tour.

Southern rock legends Black Stone Cherry are nearing a decade with the label. With five studio albums with Mascot — including 2023’s Screamin’ at the Sky, which delivered three U.S. Active Rock hits, and has surpassed 31m streams — they continue to headline festivals and pack out arenas globally. Their new EP Celebrate drops March 2026, led by first single “Neon Eyes.”

Metal/Rock icons P.O.D. have kept global momentum with Mascot Records releases Circles and VERITAS, the latter featuring Randy Blythe (Lamb of God) and Tatiana Shmayluk (Jinjer), and boasting over 67m streams to date. They just released their new single “Don’t Let Me Down”, a Beatles cover and they are currently on a big U.S.  tour with Seether and Daughtry and just announced a headline tour of Brazil in Dec. 

Hard rockers Any Given Sin are on a meteoric rise with debut album War Within amassing over 56m streams and three #1 hits on SXM Octane.  They’re about to release a new single "Through Hell” that will be featured in the indie horror film, The Barn 3. 

Mascot has always championed rock and metal that resonates worldwide,” says Ron Burman, President of Mascot Records North America. “Next year marks our biggest and most consistent release schedule yet—and I couldn’t be more excited about where we’re headed.”

Seattle’s punk and post-hardcore outfit Dragged Under have hit major festivals like Louder Than Life, Aftershock, Slam Dunk, Hellfest, Download and more, while notching 80m+ streams and headline tours across North America and Europe, and done support tours with Bless The Fall, Beartooth, Sleeping with Sirens, Pierce the Veil, and The Used.

UK metalcore rising stars Defects unleashed one of 2024’s most raw and powerful debut albums, tearing up major festivals like Slam Dunk, Rock am Ring, Download, and Graspop. They’ve shared stages with Of Mice & Men, Bullet for My Valentine, and In Flames, solidifying their spot as a force to watch.

With HQ in Rotterdam and teams in NYC, London, Italy, Germany, France, and beyond, Mascot is building a global infrastructure to match its digital momentum. With the recent hire of Spotify’s former Head of Rock & Metal, Renaud Doucet, the label’s digital-first strategy is already paying off.

Managing Director, Rikkert Dahmen says, “We’ve grown the digital team to better meet the demands of today's industry, and this is reflected in the successes we've been seeing. Our streaming has considerably increased over the last few years, and there's been exciting highlights for Mascot Records bands all over the place.”

New Mascot Records signings include, THE HARA, who bring a high-voltage mix of alt-rock and electronics, fueled by relentless touring and raw attitude. Their genre-smashing debut album The Fallout drops January 2026.

Florida metallers Afterlife have racked up 140K+ TikTok followers and scored three #1s on Sirius XM Octane with their hit ‘Throat’. With 17M+ streams and tours alongside Ice Nine Kills, Dayseeker, and Zero 9:36 they’re just getting started.

Kingdom Collapse are pure rock adrenaline—four back-to-back #1 Octane hits have seen them hit the road in the US with From Ashes to New, Fire From the Gods, Nothing More, 10 Years, Non-Point, Saliva, Hinder and many more.

Mascot Records — the home of the riff — is built on a legacy of loud. With a history of releasing albums by heavyweights such as Volbeat, Black Label Society, Crobot, Fozzy and Gojira in their ranks, the future isn’t just bright... it’s louder than ever.

Keep your ears open for new music coming soon from: 10 Years, Afterlife, Any Given Sin, Black Stone Cherry, Conquer Divide, Dragged Under, Earthside, Kingdom Collapse, P.O.D., THE HARA, and much more… 


14 Nov 2025 | Press release

Introducing bulletin board: a new way for TikTok creators to communicate with their fans and build community

Today we're announcing the launch of bulletin board, a new in-app channel which helps creators communicate and share content directly with their fans and followers. Bulletin board is a one-to-many broadcast channel, making it quick and easy for creators to post...more

14 Nov 2025 | Press release

The MOBO Group and Greene King Partner Together to Open 'House of MOBO' Pub in South London

'The House of MOBO' in Gipsy Hill will be a home for culture, community and collaboration in hospitalityThe pub reopens on Thursday 27 November as a ready to serve the local community The MOBO Group and Greene King have today announced...more

14 Nov 2025 | Press release

Ezra Collective's Femi Koleoso joins BBC Radio 6 Music

  Femi Koleoso, bandleader and drummer for the BRIT Award and Mercury Prize winning jazz quintet Ezra Collective, will join BBC Radio 6 Music as a regular presenter, hosting The People's Party on Fridays (7-9pm) from 2nd January 2026. The show, broadcast from MediaCity UK,...more

13 Nov 2025 | Press release

80 performing arts organisations commit to PIPA pledge in landmark commitment to parents and carers

ROSALIE CRAIG, RAKIE AYOLA, EMMY THE GREAT, SOPHIA DI MARTINO AND INDUSTRY LEADERS SUPPORT PIPA PLEDGE   To mark its 10th anniversary, Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA) proudly announces the launch of the PiPA Pledge – a new initiative inviting...more

13 Nov 2025 | Press release

Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Radiohead and Sam Fender lead calls for PM to honour pledge for ticket resale price cap

Some of the biggest names in music have come together with groups representing consumers and the industry to call on Sir Keir Starmer to honour his pledge to protect fans from online ticket touts. For years, genuine fans have been fleeced...more

13 Nov 2025 | Press release

Texas alt-rock band Culture Wars sign to Primary Talent International

Texas alt-rock band Culture Wars have signed with Matt Bates at Primary Talent International for worldwide booking representation (excluding North America) and have sold out their first London show at the O2 Academy Islington. The Texas native band, known for...more

13 Nov 2025 | Press release

Vevo Announces Highly Acclaimed "DSCVR Artists to Watch" List for 2026

Annual taste-maker program highlights emerging global artists poised to break through in the year ahead Gigi Perez is named "DSCVR Artist of the Year", releases exclusive performance of "Fable"   Vevo, the world's leading music video network, today released the complete list for...more

13 Nov 2025 | Press release

Charlie Lexton appointed CEO, Merlin

Merlin, the digital rights agency for the world's leading independent labels and distributors, today announced the appointment of Charlie Lexton as its CEO, effective 1 January 2026.   Lexton, who succeeds Jeremy Sirota, has worked for Merlin since its inception, initially alongside...more

13 Nov 2025 | Press release

22 UK festivals awarded free AIF memberships and marketing support through Skiddle partnership

  The UK’s independent festival scene has received a major boost as 22 grassroots festivals are announced as recipients of an industry-first support scheme from Skiddle and the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF). The initiative, created to champion and sustain the UK’s thriving...more

13 Nov 2025 | Press release

Warner Records Group elevates Gregg Nadel to President of A&R

Widely-Respected Executive Joins Central Leadership Team in Newly Created Role   Widely respected music executive Gregg Nadel has been elevated to a senior leadership position at Warner Records Group in the newly created central role of President of A&R. Based in Los...more

13 Nov 2025 | Press release

TuneCore’s independent artists surpass $5 billion earned

The leading independent artist development platform announced that artists who distribute through TuneCore have now earned over $5 billion since the company’s founding nearly 20 years ago—marking a historic milestone and the first public achievement of its kind among distributors...more

12 Nov 2025 | Press release

BSI Merch Unveils Artist Services Strategy

Company Rebrands as BSI Merch & Artist Services New Division BSI Music Announces Still Pigeon as First Signing   UK-based music merchandise and e-commerce specialist BSI Merch has rebranded as BSI Merch & Artist Services, marking an exciting new chapter for the company...more

12 Nov 2025 | Press release

New Report Reveals UK Music Industry Contributes Record £8 Billion To UK Economy 

  UK music contribution to the UK economy in 2024 hit a record £8 billion.  UK music exports revenue in 2024 reaches new high of £4.8 billion.  Total UK music industry employment in 2024 rises to record high of 220,000.    UK Music, the collective voice...more

12 Nov 2025 | Press release

NIC Hike Hammers Jobs: NTIA Slams Government Over Rising Unemployment

  Michael Kill, CEO, Night Time Industries Association: “The latest ONS figures are deeply concerning. A rise in unemployment to 5%, the highest in four years, is a stark signal that the Government’s current approach is failing to support job - particularly...more

12 Nov 2025 | Press release

Public voting for the European Festival Awards 2025 has begun

TICKETS FOR THE EUROPEAN FESTIVAL AWARDS 2025 GO ON SALE ON NOVEMBER 11th  The public voting for the 15th edition of the European Festival Awards is open until Thursday, November 20th. During this period, the public can vote for their favourite Festival...more

12 Nov 2025 | Press release

Jeremy Vuernick named EVP, Atlantic Music Group

London-based Exec to Work Across UK & US Teams to Sign & Develop Transatlantic Talent Accomplished A&R leader Jeremy Vuernick has been named Executive Vice President, Atlantic Music Group (AMG), joining AMG's global leadership team. In this new post, reporting jointly...more

12 Nov 2025 | Press release

BPI invites tenders for its member training programme

Proposals to be received by 5th December 2025 deadline   The BPI, the representative voice for the UK’s world-leading record companies and label businesses, is from today inviting tenders from organisations or individuals who would be interested to meet all or part of its...more

12 Nov 2025 | Press release

Rough Trade Announce First Global Edition Of Albums Of The Year For 2025

VIAGRA BOYS FIRST SELF-RELEASED ALBUM 'VIAGR ABOYS' TAKES NO.1 SPOT IN THE TOP 30 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR ALSO FEATURINGOKLOU, PULP, TURNSTILE, HAYLEY WILLIAMS, CAMERON WINTER, CMAT, HOTWAX, GEESE, JEHNNY BETH, BON IVER, MATT BERNINGER + MANY MORE LIMITED EDITION VINYL RELEASES EXCLUSIVELY FOR ROUGH...more

12 Nov 2025 | Press release

Kodak Black Pioneers the Future of Fandom: $YAK Coin x Audius

Rap superstar Kodak Black announced today that he has teamed up with the music discovery platform and marketplace, Audius to launch a next generation fanclub powered by his very own Artist Coin, $YAK. $YAK holders will gain exclusive access to...more

12 Nov 2025 | Press release

Cris Lacy Named Chair & President of Newly Rebranded Warner Records Nashville

In the latest move in the expansion of the Warner Records Group, Cris Lacy has been named Chair & President of the newly rebranded Warner Records Nashville, formerly known as Warner Music Nashville. In this post, she reports to Warner...more

11 Nov 2025 | Press release

Sam Fender donates Mercury Prize money to Music Venue Trust

Music Venue Trust (MVT), the charity which represents hundreds of the UK’s grassroots music venues (GMVs), today announces that Sam Fender has donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to MVT to support its ongoing work protecting and securing the future...more

11 Nov 2025 | Press release

The Ivors Academy launches new commissioning templates for classical composers

Just ahead of The Ivors Classical Awards tonight, The Ivors Academy has launched new commissioning template agreements for composers working in classical music. Clear and practical commissioning agreements help new music be created on fair and equitable terms. Created by legal...more

11 Nov 2025 | Press release

The Sabres of Paradise withdraw music from Spotify over ethical and artistic concerns

  Independent artists The Sabres of Paradise have removed their music from Spotify, citing ongoing concerns surrounding artist compensation, creative independence, and ethical accountability within the platform’s leadership.   “Spotify’s algorithmic business model undervalues artists and underserves fans. Furthermore, its leadership’s financial involvement...more

10 Nov 2025 | Press release

IMPEL continues growth with five new members

Wings Music Group, Afro Soundtrack, Elite Embassy Publishing, Perfectly Formed Songs and Full Thought Publishing join the IMPEL Collective   IMPEL has recently expanded its membership and global reach by adding five new members, welcoming Afro Soundtrack from Nigeria, Elite Embassy Publishing...more

10 Nov 2025 | Press release

UK music promoter diversity database launches

AIP-driven project developed in association with Women In CTRL, LOUDWOMEN, Black Lives In Music, MVT, AIF, AIE, LIVE, FAC, Attitude Is Everything, Tonic Music, UK Music and Come Play With Me. Database can be found on the AIP site. The Association of Independent Promoters...more

10 Nov 2025 | Press release

Universal Music Group’s Global Impact Team expands ‘Sounds of the Future’ programme to the UK

LAUNCHES WITH IMMERSIVE GALLERY HONOURING BLACK CULTURE AND ARTISTRY, CURATED BY DR ALEEMA GRAY PARTNERS WITH THE BLACK MUSIC COALITION ON INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME   Universal Music Group’s (UMG’s) Global Impact Team (GIT) has announced the expansion of the company’s Sounds of the Future (SotF) programme...more

10 Nov 2025 | Press release

UK Music Pays Tribute to “Outstanding” Chair Lord Watson as Peer Announces Decision to Stand Down from Role as Industry Leader

UK Music paid tribute to Lord (Tom) Watson after the peer confirmed he is to stand down as UK Music Chair after six years leading the industry body which champions and campaigns for the sector.   Lord Watson of Wyre Forest...more

10 Nov 2025 | Press release

Catherine Anne Davies (aka The Anchoress), Jess Smyth (aka Biig Piig) and Rina Sawayama elected to the FAC board

Following an Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) is delighted to announce the election of Catherine Anne Davies (aka The Anchoress), Jess Smyth (aka Biig Piig) and Rina Sawayama as board directors.  All are hugely respected for their...more

10 Nov 2025 | Press release

“Music To Your Ears” Podcast Explores the Future of Music Marketing and Promotion

  Music To Your Ears  a new music podcast that takes a deep dive into the evolving strategies, tools, and stories shaping modern music promotion has launched it’s first three episodes. The show is produced by Mil3s Entertainment and sponsored by...more

10 Nov 2025 | Press release

BPI comment: British music hits high note at Grammy nominations

Sophie Jones, Chief Strategy Officer, BPI (British Phonographic Industry) said:“The brilliant showing of British artists in the Grammy nominations, including by a next generation of global breakthrough talent like Olivia Dean, Lola Young, PinkPantheress, Sleep Token, FLO and Yungblud, is a...more

14 Nov 2025

  • What are pop-up shows teaching us about building fandom in 2025? (see Analysis)

13 Nov 2025

  • How much AI will audiences accept in music and movies? (see Analysis)

  • Stars urge Kier Starmer to tackle ‘pernicious’ ticket tout websites (see News)

12 Nov 2025

  • Report reveals UK music industry contributes record £8bn to UK economy. (see Reports)

  • Deezer publishes survey on AI music (see Reports)

11 Nov 2025

  • Songs are going viral faster than ever — but fewer are becoming streaming hits (see Analysis)

10 Nov 2025

  • The music we should save is the music AI needs the most (see Comment)

07 Nov 2025

  • The Council Of Music Makers: Put music-makers first in AI deals (see News)

06 Nov 2025

  • The future of music marketing is no marketing at all (see Features)

05 Nov 2025

  • AIM states that the independents’ voice is now louder, clearer and impossible to ignore (see News)

  • Secondary price caps and figuring out fact vs. fiction (see Comment)

04 Nov 2025

  • Spotify responds to RBX lawsuit over ‘fake’ Drake streams (see Digital)

03 Nov 2025

  • Spotify perfected the business of distraction — and now we’re paying the price (see Features)

  • Remasters, deluxe editions and greatest hits show back catalogues are a goldmine (see Features)